Entertainment Wednesdays: Short Film "I am"

Kids Cinema Camp-Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Spring Break 2014 from RJ Foley on Vimeo.

The kids who participated in Columbia Bethlehem Community Center's Kids Film Camp had a Red Carpet screening on Saturday, April 26. It was held at the Cottingham Theatre located on the campus of Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Although we missed the screening due to work, we were able to swing by at the end of the event. We were excited because a few of the kids and parents were being interviewed by The Meredith Show. The Meredith Show airs locally on NBC (WIS TV) at 12:30pm on Thursdays.

We are so proud of each of these kids and glad to have played a small part in bringing this opportunity to the Columbia Metropolitan area.

Rhonda's role model: Her mother.

• Treat everybody with respect and speak to all no matter their position. A position title does not matter.
• Smile! I smile to everyone because you never know how their day is going. 
• Finally, I learned from my mom to be the best me I can be.

Sharee's role model:  Her father.

• Keep my head up and look people in the eye.
• Nobody is perfect.
• If I am able to help someone in need, do it with a loving (not grudgingly) heart.

Who is your role model? Do you follow his or her advice?

Entertainment Wednesdays: Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Kids Film Camp

The film camp kids ask actress Monique Coleman
questions via Skype on being a Role Model.

Francis Burns UMC member Cameron holds the boom like a professional.
He wants to be a Producer. Watch out Will Packer!!!

The Columbia Bethlehem Community Center (CBCC) Kids Film Camp began in Summer 2012 as a collaboration between We Connected Productions, LLC and the Center. This is the second year the kids film camp has been held during Spring Break.

Highlights:

• Storyboarding & Acting lessons by facilitator Ursula Robinson from SC State University and Oriana Rhema Productions.
• Production techniques by RJ Foley (Light Road Media Productions); David Pendergrass; and Caletta Bailey (Reel 2 Real Productions)
• Skyping with High School Musical/Dancing with the Stars Alum Monique Coleman. Monique was raised in Columbia, SC.

Free screening of their short films at the Cottingham Theatre at Columbia College on Saturday, April 26 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. 1301 Columbia College Drive Columbia, SC 29203

Come out and support these kids.  We would like to see the theatre packed!! Thank you to the organizers and facilitators for sharing your gifts and talent.

What did your kid(s) do during Spring Break?  
Comment below.

Entertainment News Wednesdays: Update to WCP, LLC SCCrowdFund.com Campaign

As our SCCrowdFund.com campaign comes to a close, as of this post, we are at 10% of our goal. The money pledged thus far will go toward the following incurred costs:

• One Month of Social Media Management
• New Business Cards
• New Website Host & Updated Site
• Canon Camera Lens
• Donation to Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Kids Film Camp set for April 14-18
• SCCrowdFund Portal Fees

We want to thank everybody who have donated thus far. We have until this Friday, March 14 to raise more funds. Additional funds will offset the cost of a brand new Mac, editing software, and more money towards the kids film camp.

Click Here to Donate or contact us at weconnectedprod@gmail.com for instructions in mailing in a donation.

Rhonda W. and Sharee W.

SCcrowdfund.com Is Now Live

SCcrowdfund.com is an alternative for raising capital and meeting the rising demand for financing local business projects.  Communities that grow their own job-creating businesses are more sustainable economies that mirror their values of rewarding local entrepreneurship, creating a vibrant middle class and protecting the health of its residents and environment.

We Connected Productions, LLC has been selected as one of SC's first participants (and currently the only one in Columbia, SC) in the inaugural year of the program, and we are excited about the possibilities of the requested funds of $8500.  It will allow us to market and expand our video production services into additional local faith-based organizations and churches.  This will allow us to become sustainable in making a yearly profit and utilize a portion of our revenue to entirely fund a week-long local kids film camp at the Columbia Bethlehem Community Center currently held during student's Spring Break.

We Connected Productions, LLC SCCrowdFund Campaign from Rhonda & Sharee Washington on Vimeo.

The crowdfunding site is now Live.  We need this first week to be "explosive" with support from the community and beyond, for as little as $10 up to $250.  Some of the perks of donating based on level of giving include a video thank you from the camp's past participants, a DVD copy of the kids completed film(s), and/or Producer credit.   

South Carolina is the first state to take on this type of crowdfunding initiative to support small businesses and a local non-profit. What is your initial reaction to this type of alternative funding?  Will you support it in your community?

We Connected Productions Spoke to CBCC Youths

Sharee (left) and Rhonda
 introduce themselves.

Rhonda introduces the WCP, LLC Oscars
Red Carpet video.

We Connected Productions spoke on Tuesday, June 18 to Columbia Bethlehem Community Center youths during their Summer Camp. We spoke to them about attending the 85th Oscars this year, filming 4 short films since 2010, traveling to Italy and China within the past year with our Take A Leap Webseries brand, and filmmaking positions in front of and behind the camera.

Singer/Actress Jennifer Hudson was recognize
by the CBCC youths.

Sharee wore her Oscars credentials
as she spoke to the CBCC youths.

They also recognize Chris Tucker from
Rush Hour.

WIS-TV Von Gaskin Speaks to CBCC Youths

We Connected Productions, LLC filmed highlights of WIS TV  Meteorologist Von Gaskin as she spoke to youths on Tuesday, June 18, at the Columbia Bethlehem Community Center Summer Camp.

Rhonda W.

WCP, LLC & CBCC Youth Film Production Camp

Here are the two videos filmed by local youths in the Columbia, SC area during their week long film production camp sponsored by We Connected Productions, LLC and Columbia Bethlehem Community Center. Enjoy!!

"Choices" by The Incredibles

"The Right Path" by Dramatic Effect

Spring Updates

That's Bull: Elijah and the Prophets of Wall Street won Best Short Film and The Resolution Pact won Honorable Mention at the 1st Annual Glory Reelz Christian Film Festival in Detroit, MI (May 11-13, 2012). We also received the latest version of Final Draft, a writing software. We want to thank each and everyone of you who have supported us with your prayers, encouraged words, volunteerism, and at times, financially. To the actors and crew. Thank you for giving us a chance.




Independent filmmaker Terrence Davis will conduct a 2.5 hour workshop on Saturday, June 2. 

Place: Francis Burns United Methodist Church  (Lower Level Computer Classroom). 

5616 Farrow Road  Columbia, SC 29203

Time:  2:30pm-5:00pm.

*Cost: $15 Non-Members $10 SEFM Members  

*A % of the fees will go back to Terrence to assist him with his upcoming film projects.

Please RSVP by May 31.  Bring cash or write checks to We Connected Productions, LLC

About Terrence Davis
He was a paid-intern at Atlas Media Corporation trained as a Television Production Coordinator and Production Assistant. He handled budgeting, scheduling, booking talent, and production assistant duties. Shows he helped produce include Stalked (Investigation Discovery Channel), Big Sexy (TLC), Hotel Impossible (Travel Channel) and Half-Hour House (Do it Yourself Network). He worked on set as a production assistant on the television series (Stalked), as well as starred in episode 13. He also have experience as a boom operator and
director's assistant. In addition, he directed a short film for a participant in Bad Girls Club on Oxygen Network. The short film was selected as a finalist that resulted in a stipend and a free trip to Los Angeles in June 2011. He also secured a 5 year distribution deal for a documentary he also directed called "South Carolina DrugWars". Available at Amazon.com, Target, Barnes & Nobles and Best Buy.  He attended University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Mass Media Communications, (2010) and New York Institute of Technology M.A. in Digital Filmmaking, (December 2011).

WCP, LLC partners with Columbia Bethlehem Community Center to organize a one week mini-film production camp for youths age 10-14 will be held 9:00am-1:00pm at the Columbia Bethlehem Community Center, July 30, 2012 through August 3, 2012.

Highlights:

• Facilitators: RJ Foley(Videography & Editing), Ursula Robinson, Director of SC State University Theater Department(Writing & Acting).
• Hands on experience with I-Phone cameras
• Youths will work in front of and behind the camera
• Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. 
• Red Carpet Event on Friday, August 3 to screen films for family and friends.

Location:  344 McRae St Columbia, SC 29203

Cost: $80 (Scholarships are available)

Contact:   Natalie Brown or Bessie Geiger 807-9582

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